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Information Technology

Engineering [ Bachelor of Technology ]

A Bachelor of Information Technology is a sub branch of Computer Engineering. With a major focus on computer and technology, it differs from Computer Science, wherein students would be required to study management and information science , with reduced focus on Mathematics.

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Course Curriculum

Year 1

  1. English
  2. Mathematics
  3. Physics
  4. Chemistry
  5. Basic Engineering
  6. Personality Development
  7. Computer Literacy
  8. Physics and Chemistry practical aspects
  9. NCC/NSO/NSS/YOGA
  10. Workshop Practice
  11. Value Education
  12. Principles of Environmental Science
  13. Biology for Engineers
  14. IT Fundamentals
  15. Program Design and development
  16. Unix and C Lab
  17. Materials Science

Year 2

  1. Discrete Mathematics
  2. Electronic devices and circuits
  3. Digital electronics
  4. Computer Architecture
  5. Object oriented analysis and design
  6. Object oriented programming 
  7. Electronic devices and circuit lab
  8. Personality development
  9. Probability and queing theory
  10. Principles of communication systems
  11. Comprehension
  12. Miscroprocessor and Interfacing Lab
  13. Data structures and Algorithm Lab
  14. Programming in JAVA

Year 3

  1. Database systems
  2. Operating systems
  3. Visual Programming
  4. Software Engineering
  5. Software Engineering
  6. RDBMS Lab
  7. Industrial Training
  8. Personality Development
  9. Embedded systems
  10. Web systems and technology
  11. Wireless and mobile communication
  12. E-commerce
  13. Comprehension
  14. Elective
  15. Practical aspects
  16. Computer Skills
  17. Web technology Lab
  18. Personality development

Year 4

  1. Principles of Management
  2. Professional Ethics
  3. IP/TCP Technology
  4. Integrating programming and technologies
  5. Elective
  6. Networking Lab
  7. Integrative Programming and Technologies Lab
  8. Advanced JAVA Programming
  9. Elective
  10. Project

Application of Stream

B.tech and B.E both degrees offer courses in IT sector. This stream focuses on the communication and business areas of computing, the computer science course may involve more of the scientific aspects of computing.

 

Other than B.tech/B.E other degrees offering education in information technology are Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc).

 

Apart from that for post-graduate education, one can pursue Master’s degrees, such as M.Tech., MCA, and M.Sc. in Computers, and Master’s in Systems Management. Certification, diploma and PG diploma programs from reputed institutions are also available.

Specialization

Candidates who are interested in IT need to focus on mathematics, physics, and chemistry after their class 10.

 

Candidates need to take the national level entrance exam for admission to IT courses in colleges or universities. Some colleges admit students based on various entrance exams, other take admission based on class 12th results.

 

Information technology offers various specialization like:

  • CYBER, SYSTEM AND NETWORK SECURITY AND FORENSICS
  • DATA CENTER OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
  • DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS
  • DIGITAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
  • IT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
  • MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • NETWORKING, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
  • SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION etc

Eligibility

For admission in B.tech IT:

10+2 Science stream students with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects, who have passed 12th board examinations from a recognized board are eligible to pursue B.E./B.Tech. Information Technology course.

 

Students must also have appeared for the state level entrance examination to be considered eligible to take part in the admission process. 

 

Both the central universities and state level universities including the private ones their own admission procedure.

Average Fees (In Lacs )

Year wise Fees Bifurcation

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Career Description

Career growth after pursuing a degree in Information technology is beneficial.

 

They can get a job in various sectors, below you can find the list:

 

  1. Web Developer and Designer Data Security Officer
  2. Database Manager
  3. Software Developer
  4. Information Technology Engineer

The startup scenario also recruits talented IT professionals.

 

So, those who are looking for a creative and challenging work environment may land a job in the startup sector.

 

The average starting salary is generally between Rs.20k - Rs.40k per month

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